A predictive model for endometrial cancer recurrence based on molecular markers and clinicopathologic parameters: A double-center retrospective study

  • 0Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.

Summary

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This study developed a new model to predict endometrial cancer recurrence using molecular markers and patient data. The model accurately identifies high-risk patients, improving prognostic predictions.

Area Of Science

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biostatistics

Background

  • Endometrial cancer (EC) recurrence poses a significant challenge in patient management.
  • Accurate prediction of EC recurrence is crucial for personalized treatment strategies.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To develop and validate a predictive model for endometrial cancer recurrence.
  • To integrate molecular markers and clinicopathologic parameters for enhanced prognostic accuracy.

Main Methods

  • Retrospective analysis of 1348 patients from two centers, divided into training (70%) and validation (30%) cohorts.
  • Utilized uni- and multivariate Cox regression to identify recurrence predictors.
  • Constructed a nomogram for predicting recurrence-free survival (RFS) and validated its accuracy.

Main Results

  • Estrogen receptor (ER) and P53 expression were significant predictors of EC recurrence.
  • The developed nomogram demonstrated good predictive accuracy for 1-, 3-, and 5-year RFS rates.
  • An optimal risk threshold was established, differentiating effectively between high- and low-risk patient groups.

Conclusions

  • The novel model, combining molecular indicators and clinicopathologic data, offers superior prediction of EC patient prognosis.
  • This integrated approach surpasses traditional prediction models in accuracy.